Dyed Newspaper Dollar Store Mirrors

What you'll need:

• Mirrors (I got mine from Dollar Tree-what a steal!)
• Mod Podge
• Newspaper clippings 
• RIT Dye (any color-I used Teal and Lemon Yellow to make a mint green)

 

1. Take the mirrors out of their frames.

2. Liberally apply Mod Podge to the front of the frame.

3. Place strips of newspaper over the edge of the frame and coat with more Mod Podge.

4. Allow to completely dry.

5. Create a dye bath (I used the ColoRit Color Formula Guide found here, to create Green 3 #238) Pour 4 cups of boiling water into a container large enough to fit the width of the frame.  Add 1/4 cup of Lemon Yellow and 1/4 cup of Teal RIT dye.  Stir.

6. Holding one end of the frame, submerge the other end into the dye bath (I went up about 3 inches or so).  Keep submerged until desired color is attained. Pat dry.

7. Repeat on the other side of the frame.

8. Allow to completely dry and enjoy your new mirrors!